$4,749 Closing Credit¹
#719661, Nora Crosthwaite, Listing office: Realty ONE Group Impact
$399,000 List price
2906 Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50321
$4,738
Closing credit¹
5 beds
1 full, 1 partial
2,364 sqft
0.3 acres
$169 / sqft
House
Property details
About 2906 Watrous Ave
Welcome to this CLEAN, beautifully kept and maintained home situated in the heart of a quiet, well established Des Moines neighborhood! This home offers FIVE (5) nice sized BEDROOMS, each with ample closet space, 2 living areas, and 2 laundry zones! Backyard is beautifully shaded with mature trees and has a large deck for entertaining. All the large things have been done on this home, making it a perfect choice for those who are looking for a "move-in" ready home or for those who seek that "move-in-and make-it-their-own" home! New roof in 2020, new HVAC in 2019, new vinyl patio door in 2024, new vinyl windows in 2012, and new vinyl siding installed in 2014, master bath updated in 2018, new Whirlpool appliances in 2022 and carpets have been cleaned! Located minutes from the downtown area, this home is close to parks, restaurants and entertainment options for all ages!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,364 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.308 Acres
Year built1970
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #720746
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas Log
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Gas Log
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $399,000
- Price/SqFt: $168
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,652
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: From Park Avenue turn south onto SW 31st street to Thornton Ave. Turn East onto Thornton to SW 29th Street. Turn South onto SW 29th Street. SW 29th Street dead ends into driveway of property.
- Year Built: 1970
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,364 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.308 Acres
- MLS Number: 720746
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Iowa Realty Waukee
- Office Phone: (515) 453-5273
- Listing Agent: Lee Scroggins
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2005 | Home Sold | $218,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $344,500 | $6,652 |
| 2021 | $267,900 | $6,652 |
| 2020 | $265,400 | $6,652 |
| 2019 | $265,400 | $5,956 |
| 2018 | $232,600 | $5,956 |
| 2017 | $232,600 | $5,600 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Jefferson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•2425 Watrous Ave
3
Wright Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•5001 SW 14th St
3
Park Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.8 mi
•3141 SW 9th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $103,646. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
17%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
42%
100k-200k
10%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
21%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
46%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
Hiking/backpacking
PGA/LPGA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
Nordstrom Rack
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Chipotle
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Mazda
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Rock
Classical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 2906 Watrous Ave
The listing price of 2906 Watrous Ave property is $399,000.
The property 2906 Watrous Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50321.
Active Listing: 2906 Watrous Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 2906 Watrous Ave are: Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,652 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 26, 2005 for $218,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 2906 Watrous Ave has 5 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 2906 Watrous Ave is 2,364 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 2906 Watrous Ave is 1970.
This home is located at 2906 Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50321 in the Southwestern Hills neighborhood. This 2,364 square foot home, which was built in 1970, sits on a 0.31 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $399,000.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 61 sold above asking price, over 143 sold below and more than 69 were sold right at the asked price. Between April and May 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.9%. In May 2025 median list price was $215,247 and the average listing age was 42 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.